The Ivy Lake

Hotels
8.5 (688 reviews)
115 Dharmapala Mawatha , Anuradhapura , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Some issues with cleanliness reported, including hair in the bathroom and towel shedding.
Service
9.25
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout various reviews.
Location
8.75
Generally convenient location, though some concerns about noise from nearby roads.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some commenters suggested improving ambiance.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities such as the café were well-received, however, need for additional staff mentioned.
Value for Money
9.25
Great value for both accommodation and food options as per guest feedback.
Food and Beverage
7.25
Food was good, but breakfast options were found to be limited and not inclusive.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall satisfaction was high, with many positive remarks about the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:16

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis with Modern Comforts

Nestled in Anuradhapura, The Ivy Lake offers a serene retreat just 1 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

Comfortable Accommodation

Experience cozy rooms with garden views, equipped with amenities like air conditioning and room service.

Explore and Relax

Enjoy cycling in the area, with convenient bike and car hire services available for your adventures. Unwind in the garden or savor a meal at the on-site restaurant.

Book your stay at The Ivy Lake for a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 688 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 7.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Pernas Pardo • couple • es
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • be
9
Topservice!
Pros:

- Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel
- Hadden ontbijt voorzien voor onze safari in de vroege ochtend
- Personeel bracht ons met onze eigen tuktuk naar restaurants
- Lekker ontbijt
- Goed werkende airco en ijskast, er was ook water voorzien

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location of this property suited our needs & having a cafe on site was excellent.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Nirosh • couple • gb
9
Convenient location and value for money
Pros:

The convenient location and the size of the room was good.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Abeywickrama • couple • lk
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Wijendra • couple • lk
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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World_Traveller_1 • couple • mt
10
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. The hotel's restaurant has very good food.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Franck • couple • fr
7
Séjour agréable
Pros:

L'établissement est bien, petite capacité d'accueil donc très agréable; petit jardin très agréable
Le personnel était très serviable;

Cons:

Peut-être revoir l'isolation phonique - il y avait une route devant l'établissement

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Henry • family_with_children • lk
10
Pros:

The cleanliness

Cons:

The bathroom tiles are slippary. Better replace them with rough ties.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Hillary • family_with_children • sg
7
Good value of money and service was attentive and helpful.
Pros:

Staff are welcoming and accommodating right from the moment we checked in.

Cons:

Room 03 door is slightly inconvenient to close and open but overall experience was okay.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Alisa • couple • de
10
Perfect place to stay in Anuradhapura
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at The Ivy Lake in Anuradhapura and would highly recommend this accommodation. The team organised a driver to pick us up from the airport, which made our arrival very smooth and stress-free. They also helped arrange a TukTuk driver for a city tour, which was a great way to explore the area. The property itself is very beautiful and well maintained, and we especially loved the small café right next door. The staff were extremely attentive, friendly, and always happy to help with anything we needed. The location is very central and convenient for visiting the main sights. We would definitely stay here again!

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • es
7
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Jihan • couple • au
10
Pros:

It's good place to stay. I like that view.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Femke • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Het ontbijt en dat we er wat konden eten/drinken. Het personeel was vriendelijk en de safari was voor ons geregeld. Onze kamer was ook mooi

Cons:

De badkamer stonk een beetje

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Janarrthanan • couple • lk
8
Value for Money
Pros:

Its a clean hotel

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • be
8
Goed
Pros:

Alles wat je nodig hebt is er… bij het ontbijt kan je kiezen wat je wil. Vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

De ligging is misschien iets minder. Er is nog veel verkeer langs de baan en er wordt ook heel vaak getrompt door de chauffeurs

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Sasanga • couple • lk
5
Its not worth it and staff was not helpful except the lady who helped us during check in and check out. Anyways they had
Pros:

Location- Its located near Anuradhapura city and easy access to the city and sacred puja city

Cons:

Washroom amenities were missing like shampoo or shower gel , toothpaste ,toothbrush and hand soap .
Couldn’t find a functional vent in the washroom Its kinda blocked .
At last , There was a guy taking a shower outside half naked in front of the window we noticed that when we tried to open the curtains of the windows. That was a surprise .

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Jolande Nijlant • couple • nl
9
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Leonie • couple • be
7
Pros:

Kleinschalig hotel, vriendelijk personeel!
Nette kamers & een goed bed.
Ideaal voor 1 à 2 nachten.

Cons:

Drukke baan waarlangs het hotel ligt.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Jorrit • couple • nl
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee